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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.06, 1,394.16 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.06, 1,394.16 and 381.48 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.06 : 1,394.16 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.06/1,394.16 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.06x = 1,394.16 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.06x = 531,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,844.16/930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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